Trainee Vegetation Controller

•    Based in Gore.

•   Comprehensive Health Insurance.

•   Life & Disability Cover.

•   Generous KiwiSaver Contributions.

•   Enhanced Parental Leave.

•   Birthday Leave.

•   Long Service Rewards.

•   Career Advancement Opportunities.

•   Be a part of a Great Team.

•    Full-time, permanent position with a minimum of 40 hours guaranteed per week.

•    Monday – Friday

About the Role

Turn your passion for the outdoors into a rewarding career while gaining nationally recognised arboriculture qualifications and working towards becoming a certified Vegetation Controller.

As a Trainee Vegetation Controller, you'll work alongside experienced crews while completing your arboriculture qualifications and developing the skills needed to become a certified Vegetation Controller. No two days are the same, and you'll gain hands-on experience working outdoors across a variety of environments while learning from industry professionals.

In this role, you'll

Learn a specialist trade within the vegetation management and arboriculture industry.

Gain practical experience using industry equipment and vegetation management techniques.

Work as part of a supportive crew delivering vegetation control activities across the transmission network.

Develop the skills and knowledge to safely carry out tree pruning, removal and vegetation management work.

Build confidence working in a range of outdoor and off-road environments. Interact with landowners and other stakeholders in a professional and respectful manner.

Complete the training, assessments and qualifications required to become a certified Vegetation Controller.

Contribute to a strong safety culture and help ensure work is carried out safely for your team, customers and the public.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Who we're looking for

​​​​​​​We're looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, is confident working at heights, and is keen to build a long-term career in arboriculture and vegetation management.

You'll also bring

• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
• A full Class 1 driver's licence and the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
• A willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
• A strong commitment to health and safety and safe work practices.

The following would be an advantage

Class 2 driver's licence.

Chainsaw, silviculture, forestry, arboriculture or vegetation management experience.

GrowSafe certification.

* Experience working in outdoor or field-based environments.

Who are we?

As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, Omexom is supporting New Zealand's transition toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. We work alongside partners across the energy ecosystem to accelerate progress and enable meaningful decarbonisation.

Omexom New Zealand brings the global scale, innovation, and proven expertise of a global leader to every local project. We collaborate with those who produce, transform and transport electricity and energy, including network owners and local authorities, to operate, build and maintain critical infrastructure. Our established processes ensure reliability and safety at scale, while longstanding relationships and on-the-ground experience make us trusted partners to work with.

We're here to help New Zealand build smarter, more efficient and resilient energy networks that will support community and industry for generations to come.

How to apply

If you like the sound of what we’re offering and think you are the right person for the job, we’d love to hear from you.  Hit the 'apply' button below.  Applications close onFriday 20th November 2026.

Please note, that only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

According to the Harvard Business Review, men typically apply for jobs when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, whereas women and individuals from underrepresented groups usually apply only if they meet all the criteria. We're not just about checking boxes, so if you believe you have the skills but don't meet every requirement listed, please reach out if you would like to find out more, we'd love to talk with you.

Come join our amazing team and be a part of the pioneers in energy transition.